Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 7 at 7:49PM MDT until September 7 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 6:49pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 945 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 749 PM MDT, Thunderstorms with torrential rainfall rates are
pushing north across the northwest shore of Elephant Butte Lake.
Rainfall amounts exceeding 1 inch have occurred west of Lakeshore
Highlands and east of Interstate 10. This may cause flooding
along Lakeshore Road as runoff flows towards the east. Lower
Alamosa Canyon may also be impacted.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rock House, Alamosa Canyon, Lakeshore Highlands, Lost Canyon,
Elephant Butte Lake, Rock Canyon and South Monticello Campground.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Sierra, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov